Intent to Sole Source.pdf

Synopsis: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole-Source Contract

Announcement Number: NFFKPR00-20-02419 Project Title: Diagnostic Testing Marine Mammal Samples

The US Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Eastern Region Acquisition Division, Simplified Acquisition Branch intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with the University of California, Davis for Marine Mammal Diagnostic Testing of Samples using the procedures in FAR Part 13, to provide diagnostic testing services of marine mammal samples for health and disease investigations of stranded and live captured wild marine mammals including Unusual Mortality Events (UME) from the Marine Ecosystem Health Diagnostic and Surveillance Laboratory, and veterinary services from the Karen C. Drayer Wildlife Health Center that will be used for veterinary epidemiological and UME support, and expertise in disaster and oil spill wildlife response. The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), Only one responsible source.

The North American Industry Classification Code (NAICS) for this acquisition is 541715 with a business size standard of 1000 employees.

This is not a solicitation for competitive quotes, nor will one be posted on ConOpps.

Although a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, if any interested party believes that it is capable of meeting the requirements, and in an effort to comply with the requirements outlined in FAR 5.102, a firm may request an electronic copy of the Statement of Work from the Contract Specialist, Tamico Little (tamico.little@noaa.gov).

All electronic correspondence shall have the subject line read: Announcement Number: 1305M2- 20-02419 Project Title: Diagnostic Testing Marine Mammal Samples

All responsible sources may submit a Capability Statement and/or a quote in accordance with the solicitation, which shall be considered by the agency if received on or before 11:00 AM EST on July 1, 2020. The Capability Statement must contain material in sufficient detail to allow NOAA to determine if the party can meet all of the requirements.

The solicitation will remain open from June 16, 2020 to July 1, 2020.

mailto:tamico.little@noaa.gov